Rumor
동방신기(TVXQ!) Lyrics


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Nan neoman wihae salgetdan seontaek binmallo heulliji ma wae nal pihae
Tteodoneun yaegil mame dugo doemutji ma deutjani useumi na
Eotteoke namdeul mar~e geurae

Strike one naega nugul mannado Strike two eodi gaseo mwol haedo
Strike three museun ire hwimallyeodo nae malman deureo
Modu jemeotdaero kkiwo matchun sasireun bupullyeojin geojiseuro muldeureo
Nan cheonguk gateun neoui sarang mongmalla
Nae du nun barabogo mideo Don't say goodbye
Ne mareun Rumor (neomu simhae)
Nal hyanghan Rumor (nan neoppuninde)
Solgitan Rumor (ijeo jugil)
Kkumyeonaen Rumor yeah yeah

Nan jeoldae an byeonhae hyanggeutan neol dugo
Neon dageuphae naega eojjaetdeun
Saramdeul siseone hwipsseullyeo noranajima nan hangsang neorago

Step one nae gaseume sondaebwa Step two budeureopge nun matchwo
Step three jamsirado gwireul datgo jinsimeul neukkyeo
Modu jiltu seokkin hamjeongil ppun nae mameun neoreul ppaego nuga wado mot yeoreo

Nan cheonguk gateun neoui sarang mongmalla
Nae du nun barabogo mideo Don't say goodbye
Ne mareun Rumor (neomu simhae)
Nal hyanghan Rumor (nan neoppuninde)
Solgitan Rumor (ijeo jugil)
Kkumyeonaen Rumor yeah yeah

Himgyeoun pyojeongeun jitji ma nae mami dachyeo witaerowo
Naega neoui ipsure miso geuryeo noheulge

Tteugeopge ttwideon gaseumi geureon gaseume neomchin yeoljeongi yeoljeongi mandeun sarangi
Eoneu sungan bichi baraetji
Neol hyanghan nae mam algenni jageun uisimeun jeobeo bogenni dasi nae pume ogenni
Ije seontteut bada jugenni

Nan cheonguk gateun neoui sarang mongmalla
Nae du nun barabogo mideo Don't say goodbye
Ne mareun Rumor (neomu simhae)
Nal hyanghan Rumor (nan neoppuninde)
Solgitan Rumor (ijeo jugil)
Kkumyeonaen Rumor yeah yeah

Nan cheonguk gateun neoui sarang mongmalla
Nae du nun barabogo mideo Don't say goodbye
Ne mareun Rumor
Nal hyanghan Rumor




Solgitan Rumor
Kkumyeonaen Rumor yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 동방신기(TVXQ!)'s song Rumor tell a story of a person who is being wrongfully accused and judged based on rumors that have been spread about them, causing them pain and frustration. Throughout the song, the singer asserts their innocence and asks their accusers not to believe everything they hear. The chorus especially showcases this message, as the singer laments that their love is being perceived as a rumor and begs the listener not to say goodbye.


The verses of the song describe the singer's feelings of anger and powerlessness in the face of untrue allegations. They express a desire to be understood and believed, while also acknowledging the difficulty of clearing their name in a society that seems to thrive on gossip and falsehoods. The bridge of the song takes a turn towards a more hopeful tone, as the singer describes a moment of clarity in which they are filled with joy and relief that their loved one understands them and believes in their innocence.


Overall, Rumor is a song that speaks to the themes of misunderstanding, judgement, and the power of words to shape our perceptions of others. It encourages us to question what we hear and be more empathetic towards those who are unfairly criticized.


Line by Line Meaning

Nan neoman wihae salgetdan seontaek binmallo heulliji ma wae nal pihae
Don't hurt me with lies and rumors that I'm only living for you


Tteodoneun yaegil mame dugo doemutji ma deutjani useumi na
Don't be fooled by the smooth words and fake smiles


Eotteoke namdeul mar~e geurae
What can people say, it's true


Strike one naega nugul mannado Strike two eodi gaseo mwol haedo
No matter who I meet or what I do, I'm always at risk


Strike three museun ire hwimallyeodo nae malman deureo
No matter what rumors or problems arise, only listen to me


Modu jemeotdaero kkiwo matchun sasireun bupullyeojin geojiseuro muldeureo
The truth that hides behind all the misconceptions is covered by a veil of secrecy


Nan cheonguk gateun neoui sarang mongmalla
I believe your love is like heaven


Nae du nun barabogo mideo Don't say goodbye
I look into your eyes and believe (that our love is real), don't say goodbye


Ne mareun Rumor (neomu simhae)
Your rumor (is so cruel)


Nal hyanghan Rumor (nan neoppuninde)
The rumor that's about me (it's only me)


Solgitan Rumor (ijeo jugil)
The persistent rumor (we'll show it now)


Kkumyeonaen Rumor yeah yeah
The rumor that seems like a dream, yeah yeah


Himgyeoun pyojeongeun jitji ma nae mami dachyeo witaerowo
Don't hide behind a false appearance, it makes my heart ache


Naega neoui ipsure miso geuryeo noheulge
I'll smile at your lips and I'll melt away


Tteugeopge ttwideon gaseumi geureon gaseume neomchin yeoljeongi yeoljeongi mandeun sarangi
The hot heart that's now calm, the love that's filled every corner of my heart


Eoneu sungan bichi baraetji
At a certain moment, light shone upon it


Neol hyanghan nae mam algenni jageun uisimeun jeobeo bogenni dasi nae pume ogenni
You can feel my heart that's beating for you, a small wish that's been put out there, come back into my embrace


Ije seontteut bada jugenni
Now, we'll overcome everything


Nan cheonguk gateun neoui sarang mongmalla
I believe your love is like heaven


Nae du nun barabogo mideo Don't say goodbye
I look into your eyes and believe (that our love is real), don't say goodbye


Ne mareun Rumor
Your rumor


Nal hyanghan Rumor
The rumor that's about me


Solgitan Rumor
The persistent rumor


Kkumyeonaen Rumor yeah yeah
The rumor that seems like a dream, yeah yeah




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